Accounts Assistant - Progression to Management Accountant

Accounts Assistant

£29,000 – £32,000 DOE + Study Support (where applicable)

Manchester (Hybrid)

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ALF Recruit are exclusively partnering with one of Manchester’s fastest-growing technology businesses, featured across regional growth trackers, as they continue to scale their finance function at pace.

Whats on Offer?

• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (After training)
• Study support (where applicable)
• Private medical insurance
• Contributory pension
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Additional charity day holiday
• Cycle to work scheme
• Quarterly socials
• A collaborative, high-growth culture with genuine progression

This Accounts Assistant role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in finance, with clear progression towards a Management Accountant position as the business grows. You’ll join a modern, fast-moving tech environment where systems, process improvement and data matter.

The Role

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and on time
• Managing invoice workflows and supporting documentation
• Bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Supporting month-end (accruals, prepayments) and assisting the management accounts pack
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting financial controls
• Supporting the Head of Finance with ad-hoc reporting and analysis
• Handling supplier queries and internal finance requests
• Driving continuous improvement of finance processes and systems
• Day-to-day use of Xero

About You

Essential:

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant (or similar) role
• Comfortable with accounting systems (Xero highly desirable)
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Confident with Excel and financial data
• Proactive communicator

Desirable:

• Studying or planning to study AAT, ACCA or CIMA
• Service-based or technology business exposure
• Month-end experience

The Timescale

We will be shortlisting candidates for this role W/C 6th January 2026 with a view to interviews with the client in the second and third weeks in January

If you would like a confidential chat about this role, please contact the team at ALF Recruit

VR/05123